Voices of the Field: Women's Influence on Food and Agriculture

Voices of the Field: Women's Influence on Food and Agriculture

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Interactive Video

Other, Geography, Science, Biology, History, Social Studies

11th Grade - University

Hard

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The video discusses the role of women in the sustainable food movement, highlighting their untold stories and contributions. It addresses challenges in the food system, such as the use of migrant labor and the global economy's impact on local farmers. The importance of native foods and cultural preservation is emphasized, along with the need for increased visibility and advocacy in food choices. The video encourages political action and community involvement to promote sustainable food access for all.

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1.

MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION

30 sec • 1 pt

What is one of the main reasons the author decided to write the book?

To promote the use of technology in farming

To highlight the role of men in the food movement

To celebrate the stories of women in the sustainable food movement

To criticize the global food economy

2.

MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION

30 sec • 1 pt

What surprising fact did the author discover about the food industry?

There are strict environmental regulations on food imports

Migrant laborers are often paid under minimum wage

The country imports very little food

Farmers are paid above minimum wage

3.

MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION

30 sec • 1 pt

What is a key issue that the author found underexplored in the sustainable food movement?

The economic benefits of organic farming

The role of technology in farming

The impact of climate change on agriculture

The topic of native foods and traditional knowledge

4.

MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION

30 sec • 1 pt

What does the author suggest as a next step for those who have the choice to eat sustainably?

Help others access sustainable food

Focus solely on personal health

Ignore political advocacy

Avoid local food measures

5.

MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION

30 sec • 1 pt

What does the author emphasize about the food justice movement?

It excludes people of color

It focuses only on urban farming

It needs more visibility and action

It is a well-established field